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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 185.86 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 185.86 and 82.32 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 185.86 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/185.86 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 185.86 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 15,300.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,300.00/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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